Impact & News

  J13 – November Newsletter Update 2025 Hi, Giving Tuesday is almost here! It’s a global movement where generosity takes the wheel, fueling nonprofits like J13 Community to keep growing, connecting, and creating lifelong impact for adults with complex special needs. Last Giving Tuesday, your generosity enabled us to purchase … Read more

  J13 – October Newsletter Update 2025 When Friendship Fuels Confidence: Landon’s First Night Away from Home The first night away from home came with some hesitation for Landon, with new experiences in our Respite Program (R2R) waiting just ahead. But by dinner time, a burger, fries, and a game … Read more

  J13 – September Newsletter Update 2025 A Closer Look Into J13 A Quick Glimpse Into J13 Hi Friend, We’re excited to share a short video that gives you a glimpse into what J13 is all about, a community where adults with profound autism and their families finally hear “yes” … Read more

  JANUARY – JULY 2025 Because of YOU, 2025 has been a year of growth, breakthroughs, and hope. Every hour of care, every skill learned, every barrier broken, it all began with your belief in what’s possible for our Community Members. From thousands of program and respite hours to life-changing … Read more

  J13 – July Newsletter Update 2025 R2R Update……Making Waves with R2R Adventures! From tubing thrills to peaceful boat rides, our R2R (Respite to Residential) crew is proving that adventure has no limits. We’re breaking norms and creating experiences for a population often overlooked…building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories on … Read more

J13 – June Newsletter Update 2025 Summer Program – Our Biggest Summer Yet Our summer program is back and it’s bigger, better, and bolder than ever! We’ve grown from serving 8 to 15 families, expanded from 3 to 8 weeks, and doubled our community adventures to 8 unique destinations, which … Read more

We are excited to share that we will be launching our Residential Pilot Program in 2025, which will serve as a transformational space for families already enrolled in our Community Program to begin the process of transitioning toward lifelong care for their loved ones. Stay informed by subscribing to our … Read more

Looking Back at an Exciting Summer! Our Summer Program participants, Community Coaches, and Volunteers spent the summer season growing together and exploring the best of Austin. We’d like to give a big shoutout to our amazing community partners—Crux Climbing Center, Cidercade, Altitude Trampoline Park, Greater Austin YMCA Town Lake, and … Read more

We invite you to join our 3-week program, May 27th – June 14th where your loved one with IDD will create unforgettable memories with new friends while engaging in meaningful social, recreational and volunteer activities in the local community!

In collaboration with Crux Climbing Center and Round Rock ISD Adult Transition Services we celebrated another day of empowering students to reach new heights through our Learn the Ropes event earlier this month! Days before the event, J13 Community volunteers visited students and educators to provide sensory exposure with the adaptive climbing … Read more